The SME Concordat is a key National Procurement Strategy milestone for 2005. It sets out an approach to procurement that embraces the contribution that can be made by SMEs that can contribute to the sustainability of our communities and to the economy at large. This guide also underpins greater efficiency in local government, and if implemented, will help councils to meet the 2.5% efficiency target.

You can download the Small Business Friendly Concordat on the right hand side of this page.